For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,069 students in 38301, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38301, TN are Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and West-bemis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38301, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
West-bemis Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38301, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38301, TN include Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and West-bemis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38301?
10 public elementary schools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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